Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School vs W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School
Cambridge · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,115 students
W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School
Brantford · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
80 students
| Measure | Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School Cambridge, Ontario | W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #367 of 766 | #3 of 766 |
| National rank | #367 of 766 | #3 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,115 | 80 |
| Enrolment | 1,115 | 80 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 46% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 12% | 10% |
| Special education | 27% | 100% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Cambridge | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | doyle.wcdsb.ca | www.pdsbnet.ca/eng/schools/wross/index.html |
The verdict
- •W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (95.8 vs 51.8).
- •Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 80.
- •Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School better than W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School ranks higher (95.8 vs 51.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School and W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School: 1,115. W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School: 80. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School and W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School is 367th of 766 and W Ross Macdonald Provincial Secondary School is 3rd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).